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Why Chocolate Is Deadly to Dogs
Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, which dogs metabolize slowly; even a small amount can overwhelm the heart and nervous system. The risk scales with the dog's size and the chocolate's purity, so dark and baking chocolate are the most dangerous.
How Much Chocolate Will Poison a Dog
We all know chocolate is highly toxic to dogs; even friends who don't keep dogs know dogs cannot eat chocolate. But how much chocolate makes a dog poisonous?
What Can Dogs Drink Besides Water?
Beyond water, dogs can have a little lactose-free care, homemade chicken soup, or carrot juice, but never human juice, alcohol, or tea. Milk often causes upset stomachs due to lactose intolerance.
Can Cats Eat Chocolate
It's well known chocolate is toxic to dogs, but did you know it's just as bad — even worse — for cats?
What foods are absolutely forbidden for cats?
Cats must never eat foods with theobromine, caffeine or theophylline, alcohol, or high-sugar and high-fat items like milk, coffee, tea, alcohol and cream. Some seafood such as squid and shrimp is also unsafe.